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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,922.94, 553,273.63 and 239,777.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,922.94, 553,273.63 and 239,777.99 is: 330,893.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,922.94 : 553,273.63 = 239,777.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,922.94/553,273.63 = 239,777.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,922.94x = 553,273.63 × 239,777.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,922.94x = 132,662,836,938.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,662,836,938.78/400,922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,893.60

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